2006 Annual General Meeting - Seattle, Washington

The Jaguar Drivers and Restorers Club of Northwest America (JDRC/NWA) is delighted to host the 2006 AGM in the Seattle area on March 30th to April 2nd 2006. This is a fantastic opportunity to visit the Northwest and see the lush green landscapes, evergreen trees, snow capped mountains and restful islands. Visit www.stayinwashington.com for visitor information on the area.

JDRC/NWA have secured an excellent location with the Embassy Suites, Seattle-Tacoma International Airport in Tukwila (www.embassyseatac.com or click on link in sidebar for online reservations). It is just 5 miles south of Seattle; the hotel has a relaxing tropical interior pool, hot tub and a quality restaurant. It is only blocks from Westfield Shopping Town South center the largest mall in Washignton State. All rooms are suites at $99 per night, a special JCNA rate available March 27 through April 5. Make your reservation by calling 1 800 EMBASSY or 425 227 8844 and ask for the Jaguar group rate.and are currently hard at work on finalizing details for the weekend. The Embassy Suites offers great facilities and excellent access to Seattle, the great Northwest and the airport. Of course the stories of rain in Seattle are not entirely without foundation so don’t forget to bring an umbrella!

The highlight of the schedule includes a cocktail reception and dinner at the Museum
of Flight on Friday evening. The museum has a collection of more than 150 historically significant air and spacecraft, as well as the Red Barn® the original manufacturing facility of The Boeing Co. Before gathering in the Personal Courage Wing for the private reception and dinner, under the wings of 28 WWI and WW2 Fighters, attendees will enjoy a private tour of the museum inculding the "Great Gallery" with 39 full sized aircrafts 23 of which hang from the ceiling. The Personal Courage Wing is sure to inspire as it is dedicated to telling the stories not only of those who flew, but the people who designed, built and maintained these amazing aircraft. For more details about the museum, including information on unique aircraft such as Airforce One and a British Airways Concorde, visit the www.museumofflight.org web site.

Elections results :

President : Dennis Eynon
Vice President : Steve Weinstein
Secretary : Sherman Taffel
Exec. Com. Member : Phil Miller

Special Awards :

Dealer of the Year : Jaguar Tacoma O'Brien
Andrew Whyte Service Award : Jacqueline Maletsky, Jaguar Touring Club 
Fred Horner Award : Cynthia Loveall, Heart Of America Jaguar Club
Karen Miller Editor of the Year Award : Doug Ingram, Jaguar Car Club of Victoria 
Website of the Yesr Award : JAG San Francisco, Dana Brown

Official minutes